BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
591 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Brooklyn Preparatory High School, located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school dedicated to preparing students for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school culture. By emphasizing a challenging curriculum and individualized attention, Brooklyn Prep aims to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, develops the critical thinking skills and intellectual discipline necessary for post-secondary achievement.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that encourage student leadership and engagement. The school’s philosophy centers on the idea that education should be holistic, promoting not only academic proficiency but also social responsibility and personal growth. Through its partnership-based approach and close-knit community, Brooklyn Preparatory High School strives to create an inclusive environment where students are empowered to advocate for themselves and contribute meaningfully to society.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that encourage student leadership and engagement. The school’s philosophy centers on the idea that education should be holistic, promoting not only academic proficiency but also social responsibility and personal growth. Through its partnership-based approach and close-knit community, Brooklyn Preparatory High School strives to create an inclusive environment where students are empowered to advocate for themselves and contribute meaningfully to society.
591
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic | 320 |
| Black | 240 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic320 (54.1%)
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Black240 (40.6%)
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White12 (2.0%)
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Asian8 (1.4%)
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Two or More5 (0.8%)
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American Indian5 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 |
| Phone: | (718)486-2550 |
| Website: | http://www.brooklynprephs.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 591 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 501 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
175
Grade 10
159
Grade 11
136
Grade 12
121
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 175 |
| Grade 10 | 159 |
| Grade 11 | 136 |
| Grade 12 | 121 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 347 | 58.7% |
| Male | 244 | 41.3% |
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